MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Central Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
advise front fuel tank rubber missing
fork dust caps corroded
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
advise slight play on front disc pivittes
How Reliable is the Suzuki GS500?
Based on 55,003 MOT tests across 6,013 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R459 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki GS500 in Blue with a 487cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1998 Suzuki GS500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 24,455 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Suzuki GS500 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 1,184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R459 GCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Suzuki GS500 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki GS500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R459 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki GS500, first registered on 1 July 1998.
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